Guided walking tour · Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Historical Walking Tour: Crime, Gangsters & Lolly Shops

A walk through Melbourne's history of crime, gangsters and lolly shops.

Rating on Viator
5.0 out of 5 from 154 reviews
Duration
2 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £16 per person
Group size
Up to 20 people
Fitness level
Easy
Children
From age 16
Run by
Melbourne Historical Crime Tours
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Little Lon Distilling Co.10 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • A tour booklet featuring photos of the characters discussed along the way

Access

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Melbourne

  • Price: from £16. 13 of the other 14 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £59.
  • Reviews: 12 of the other 14 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 20 people. 1 of the other 14 tours with a stated limit allows a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 1.5 km in about 20 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Melbourne

Melbourne's grid of laneways and Victorian arcades hides cafés, street art and bars, with the Yarra River and gardens on the edge of the centre.

Terrain. Flat in the centre.

Weather. Famous for 'four seasons in one day'; carry layers.

Read the full Melbourne walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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